The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) Child Nutrition and Food Distribution (CNFD) is partnering with the North Dakota Department of Health and Human
Services (NDHHS) to implement the 2026 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program. This program provides food assistance benefits to households with school-age
children eligible for free or reduced-priced school meals during the summer when they don’t have access to meals at school.
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Summer EBT 2026
Automatic eligibility notifications are now being sent to all families for whom we have an email address. With more than 44,000 North Dakota students already prequalified for 2026 Summer EBT benefits, the volume of outgoing communication is substantial.
Please be aware that it may take until April 22nd for your email to arrive. We appreciate your patience as we work efficiently to ensure every eligible family receives their information.
2026 Benefits Issuance will begin in MAY.
Have not received an email? Check your eligibility below.
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SUMMER EBT CHECKER
Check Eligibility
Track Benefit Status
Update Contact Information for Summer 2026.
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APPLY FOR BENEFIT
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I checked eligibility and need to apply
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QUESTIONS ABOUT ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATIONS
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I have not received an email about my eligibility
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I have not received an email about my application
Visit - https://www.nd.gov/dpi/familiescommunity/community/food-programs
Contact NDDPI at ndsebt@nd.gov
Please include the student's first name, last name, and birthdate
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QUESTIONS ABOUT CARD ACTIVATION & DELIVERY
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I am having issues activating my card
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I have not received my card
Visit - https://www.hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp/snap/s-ebt
Contact NDDHS at 701-328-2332
(Option 2 for SNAP and then Option 4 for “Questions on your SNAP EBT Card”)
